Carolina EcoKits®: Climate Patterns and Species Distribution

Grades 9-12. Students study the influence of climate patterns on the distribution of species by exposing protist cultures to different temperatures over a period of 3 days. Each day, students make observations and sample the population to calculate the distribution of the different protist species. Using their observations of the protist populations, students then consider real-life scenarios. Kit accommodates a class of up to 30 students working in groups of 3.

Overview

Grades 9-12.

Learn about factors that influence climate patterns

Observe the effect of temperature on protist distribution

Describe how climate patterns influence the distribution of organisms

Students study the influence of climate patterns on the distribution of species by exposing protist cultures to different temperatures over a period of 3 days. Each day, students make observations and sample the population to calculate the distribution of the different protist species. Using their observations of the protist populations, students then consider real-life scenarios. Kit accommodates a class of up to 30 students working in groups of 3; available with the perishable material included or with a prepaid coupon to request the perishable material later at your convenience. Contact us or return the coupon at least 2 weeks prior to requested delivery date to ensure prompt arrival of material.